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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 18h

Walt Disney World guests won't need 3D glasses on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure anymore after the ride closes for a short refurbishment next month. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

Walt Disney World to remove 3D on Ratatouille ride

Disney World guests won't need 3D glasses on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure anymore after the ride closes for a short refurbishment next month.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 1d

Universal's new fastest roller coaster has started testing! Check out the details on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood: www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 2d

Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants will join characters from DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and Jurassic World in Universal's new theme park, opening in Texas next year. Full story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

Universal reveals the lands for its new Kids Resort

Nickelodeon's biggest star will join characters from DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and Jurassic World in Universal's new theme park, opening in Texas next year.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 3d

Which opens first: Disney Abu Dhabi, Universal in Great Britain, or either Mattel Adventure Park? Now taking imaginary bets.

Mattel theme park in Kansas facing 2031 deadline to open

Originally announced last year for an opening next year, the Mattel Adventure Park in suburban Kansas City now may be looking at an opening sometime in 2030 to 2031.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 7d

Six Flags Qiddiya City is now expected to open sometime in the first half of 2026, as Chairman Selim Bassoul announced that he will follow CEO Richard Zimmerman in leaving his role at the end of 2025.

Six Flags Qiddiya City opening set as chairman steps down

Six Flags Qiddiya City is now expected to open sometime in the first half of 2026, as Chairman Selim Bassoul announced that he will follow CEO Richard Zimmerman in leaving his role at the end of the y...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 14d

Disney's next theme park will be getting a rail connection to Abu Dhabi's international airport. A map of the planned tram line also for the first time suggested the actual site of the new Disney park on Yas Island.

New details revealed about Disney Abu Dhabi

Disney's next theme park will be getting a direct rail connection to Abu Dhabi's international airport. A map of the planned tram line for the first time suggested the actual site of the new Disney pa...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 14d

Universal Orlando Resort will reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe this weekend, following a fatal accident on the coaster last month.

Universal Orlando to reopen Stardust Racers coaster

Universal Orlando Resort will reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe this weekend, following a fatal accident on the coaster last month.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 16d

October means the return of "Kids Go Free" deals at multiple San Diego-area attractions, including Legoland, SeaWorld, and the zoo. Find those deals here, via our ticket partner: reservations.arestravel.com/attraction/l...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 16d

Forgive theme park fans today for rolling our eyes at social media posts declaring October 1 the start of 'spooky season.' That actually started a month and a half ago. For us, October 1 means... it's Walt Disney World's birthday!

Happy birthday to Walt Disney World

Forgive theme park fans today for rolling their eyes at social media posts declaring October 1 the start of 'spooky season.' That's because we know that spooky season started for theme park fans abou...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 21d

I am excited to see what Universal does with this one - a backlot experience with the Universal Monsters... and the Scooby-Doo gang. It's coming to 2026's Universal Fan Fest Nights, just confirmed: www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

It's Scooby-Doo v Universal Monsters in Hollywood next year

A match-up for the ages is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood next spring. The California theme park this morning confirmed the return of its Universal Fan Fest Nights events in 2026.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 22d

Located in Six Flags Over Texas' refreshed Spain land and themed to Pamplona's running of the bulls, Tormenta Rampaging Run will set multiple model and overall roller coaster world records when it opens next year. Story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Six Flags introduces Tormenta, the world's biggest dive coaster

Tormenta Rampaging Run will open next year at Six Flags Over Texas, near Dallas. Located in the park's refreshed Spain land and themed to Pamplona's running of the bulls, the Bolliger & Mabillard dive...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 23d

Lagoon has a great collection of coasters and other rides that make it one of the best independent theme parks we’ve ever visited.

Utah's Lagoon is worth a closer look by theme park fans

As a theme park enthusiast, it’s rare for us to travel to a major American city that has a notable theme park that we haven’t visited. This past weekend, my wife and I took a weekend trip to Salt Lak...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 24d

Today is the fifth anniversary of one of the more frustrating decisions in theme park history.

What could have been at Hong Kong Disneyland?

Today is the fifth anniversary of one of the more frustrating decisions in theme park history.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 25d

Here are 10 of our favorite theme parks - five in the United States and five in Europe - that are not part of Disney, Universal, Six Flags, or SeaWorld.

Ten great theme parks for Disney fans looking to switch

Here are 10 of our favorite theme parks - five in the United States and five in Europe - that are not part of Disney, Universal, Six Flags, or SeaWorld.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · 27d

Ferrari World on Yas Island has opened its new Gran Tour Emilia restaurant, a culinary tribute to Ferrari's home in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.

Ferrari World offers a new taste of its Italian heritage

Ferrari World on Yas Island has opened its new Gran Tour Emilia restaurant, a culinary tribute to Ferrari's home in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 17

More than a decade after its late Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin opened, SeaWorld Orlando is trying again with a dark ride for the 2026 season.

SeaWorld invites Orlando visitors into the 'Deep' for 2026

SeaWorld Orlando will be adding a dark ride to the park next year. The park today announced SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, which it described as 'the world's first-of-its-kind suspended dark ride.'

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 17

Happy Pythagorean Theorem Day to those who celebrate. (9/16/25)

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 16

United Parks' Sesame Place San Diego cancels its holiday events, closes early for 2025 and goes to seasonal operation for 2026. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Sesame Place San Diego drops holiday events for early closure

San Diego's Sesame Place will no longer be open year-round. The Chula Vista water park announced that it will close for the 2025 season this Sunday, September 21.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 13

Which U.S. company do you trust most to do theme parks right? Okay, let's take Disney and Universal off the board. Given the remaining choices, which theme park chain do you think is doing the best job right now?

Who is winning the theme park business right now?

Which U.S.. company do you trust most to do theme parks right? Okay, let's take Disney and Universal off the board. Given the remaining choices, which theme park chain do you think is doing the best j...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 12

Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating its 20th anniversary today with the release of new concept art for a couple of upcoming attractions, including a new Marvel-themed drop ride.

Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates birthday with present for fans

Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating its 20th anniversary today with the release of new concept art for a couple of upcoming attractions, including a new Marvel-themed drop ride.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 11

Disney Cruise Line has pushed the maiden voyage of the new Disney Adventure cruise ship (the one in Singapore) until next March.

Disney Cruise Line postpones maiden voyage for Disney Adventure

Disney Adventure, the former Global Dream that was set to sail from Singapore, will not make its December 15 maiden voyage as planned. Disney Cruise Line is informing guests this evening that Disney A...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 10

Six Flags has extended its license of the Peanuts cartoon characters at select theme parks, the company said today. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Six Flags extends deal for Peanuts characters

Six Flags has extended its license of the Peanuts cartoon characters at select theme parks, the company said today.

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 6

Now that Halloween Horror Nights has opened for 2025 at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, let's ask that enduring question: which one is better? www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Which Halloween Horror Nights is better, Orlando or Hollywood?

Now that Halloween Horror Nights has opened for 2025 at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, let's ask that enduring question: which one is better?

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 5

The Terrifier house at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights is top-tier, "I can't believe they went there" fun. Read my full review of this year's haunted houses at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Art the Clown reigns at Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights

One week after Orlando's debut, it's Hollywood's turn for Halloween Horror Nights. Unlike in Orlando, however, the three most-publicized IP houses - Fallout, Five Nights at Freddy's, and Terrifier - w...

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Theme Park Insider @themeparkinsider.com · Sep 4

Would a new gondola ride to Anaheim's train station encourage more Disneyland fans to take mass transit rather than drive to the parks? www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Report: Anaheim considering new gondola system to Disneyland

The City of Anaheim is studying a variety of new options to connect the Disneyland Resort to the city's main rail station and transportation hub.

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